June 2023

“The Holy Spirit was present” – Synod 2023

Our 101st synod was held on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, 2023­. On the first night, we celebrated the eucharist in person at ...
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Resiliency for the way forward — Clergy Conference 2023

We rolled into beautiful Parksville on Monday, April 24. Various clergy started arriving to check-in at the conference facility, the Bayside Inn. Great reunions began ...
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Trust among strangers

  On the ninth anniversary of my heart attack, the cardiologist who operated on me early that May 2014 morning, and has supervised my heart ...
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Walking together in a shared future

Holy Trinity, North Saanich has for over 20 years had a Companion Journeying ministry with our First Nation neighbours. We have hosted dinners for the ...
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Comox Earth Day event (April 22)

“Earth Day gives us an opportunity to rejoice in creation. God, in his infinite compassion, lovingly formed our planet and all that lives within and ...
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Trust

From May 4 to 6, the University of Victoria’s Centre for Studies in Religion and Society, in partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Islands and ...
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The golden thread: an Anglican’s reflection on the coronation of King Charles III

  For as long as I can remember, I have always sought out what I like to call the “golden thread,” a thread of meaning, ...
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Leading the liturgy of the word — Lay Leadership in Worship course this fall

Many of the parishes in the diocese are “in transition” and do not necessarily have a priest to celebrate the Eucharist each Sunday. Additionally, parishes ...
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A Christianity to Call Home (Aug. 6-12)

  For more information about A Christianity to Call Home and other summer programs at the Sorrento Centre, please visit:   https://sorrentocentre.ca/events/a-christianity-to-call-home/   https://sorrentocentre.ca/summer-programs-2023/  
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Seeking clergy artists for a research project

The Rev. Dawn Léger, a PhD candidate at Martin Luther University College, is conducting research on creative practice and sense of vocation among Anglican Church ...
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Pentimenti exhibition at Cedar Hill Arts Centre (June 28 to July 28, 2023)

  Pentimenti — Ceramic funeral vessels as biographies of spiritual homecomings Cedar Hill Arts Centre, Saanich, BC, June 28 to – July 28, 2023   ...
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Intersections – A Moderated Discussion Series at St Peter, Quamichan (Sept. 15 – Nov. 3)

Please click here to view or to download this announcement.   This fall, St Peter, Quamichan will be offering Intersections: A Dialogue Series to all ...
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Diocesan Women’s Fall Retreat (Oct. 13 to 15, 2023)

  We are holding our first retreat at Camp Imadene on Mesachie Lake (just outside of Lake Cowichan) from Oct. 13 to 15. The theme ...
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Order of the Diocese of British Columbia Investiture Service (Oct. 21, 2023)

Order of the Diocese of British Columbia Investiture Service Christ Church Cathedral, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.   On October 21, Bishop Anna ...
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Faith Tides goes on summer break

  For the months of July and August, Faith Tides will be taking a summer break. My appreciation to all our contributors and readers! In ...
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